39.4 MPG 2009 Dyna FXDL - Whats Your MPG?

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Nov 4, 2009 | 06:02 PM

#21

2XNightTrain

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Originally Posted by Fastfwd

I usually get 43 in mixed riding…..I’ve seen over 50 on straight interstate riding at the speed limit with no headwind. No complaints here.

Pretty much the same here as well.

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:02 PM

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seniorsuperglideE8

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Fuel mileage is directly related to the amount of twist delivered to the throttle. My self about 39-45 on the 05 FXDLI and 42-47 on the 02 FXD.

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:10 PM

#23

Tripwire1

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2010 WG and I'm pulling approx 40 in the city not riding conservative.

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:27 PM

#24

maddghost

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I always check ,but only to make sure the bike is running consistently , and recently there has been a drop of 6 to 8 mpg ,mostly highway. I think it's because there is dampness in my pcV connector. I couldn't get it all out last time I pulled it apart. So either the pcV connector or the colder weather + added alcohol to our gasoline is the culprit. I'll know when I get a chance to pull the pcV apart and blow it out with higher pressure air, higher than an air can for computer cleaning that is! Ordinarily 40 to 44 mpg hwy,30 to 35 city.

BTW to the OP your bike is not broken in yet , the mileage will improve,mine did! The harder you get on it the faster the she guzzles!

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:34 PM

#25

PigInaBlanket

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50 mpg consistently on the highway, around 32-35mpg in the city.

Nov 4, 2009 | 06:35 PM

#26

Professor

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I have the same bike and the same numbers for the past two tanks. Combined city and highway, I got 40 mpg on both tanks. I've got a windshield and haven't pushed it yet--kept it below 3500 rpm on acceleration. Our fuel in 10% ethanol so I guess that affects it. I am going to do a 70 mph mileage test this weekend for a benchmark. I want to see how I can get out of a tank for traveling purposes.

I frankly don't know why we track this but I have done this for years. I guess I'm a geek at heart. BTW, I get about the same mileage on my 01 bagger TC88. It must be my riding style.